Local senior resources for Washington Park and the surrounding Providence area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Washington Park
- THE POINT (Rhode Island's Aging & Disability Resource Center): free options counseling and benefits screening, run by the RI Office of Healthy Aging. Call 401-462-4444 — it serves every town in Providence County.
- Senior centers & Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island: meals served on-site or delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programs around Washington Park.
- Medical transport: scheduled, non-emergency rides to and from appointments at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital.
- Caregiver support: in-person and online support groups, plus memory cafes for families living with dementia.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Providence VA Medical Center; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Report a concern: the RI Office of Healthy Aging Adult Protective Services line is 401-462-0555.
Providence is the capital and the hub of the state's senior-care market, so it carries the widest range of options anywhere in Rhode Island — from small residential Assisted Living Residences tucked into Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant to established East Side communities near College Hill and full continuing-care campuses.
The first move
When you're ready, a free Providence Senior Advisor advisor can shortlist Rhode Island residences worth your time and set up the visits. Start with a message — no cost, no pressure.